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Tim Walberg: “Unfortunately, Mr. Ellis was not permitted to discuss this issue in a public session and was told he would be…”

On the recordJune 25, 2024
Unfortunately, Mr. Ellis was not permitted to discuss this issue in a public session and was told he would be reprimanded if he pursued the issue by Rector Hardy, threatening to punish a Board member for wanting to discuss the rampant harassment and violence being directed at Jewish students is unacceptable.
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Tim Walberg
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Walberg criticizes the suppression of discussions on antisemitism at the University of Virginia.

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